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Money 101 Skills for Kids Level 1
29 students
Money 101 Skills for Kids Level 1
Bank accounts, Compound Interest, Budgeting, Investing, Money Mindset and more - for 9-12 year olds!
Created byRoshan Daryanani
Last updated 4/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Understand the basics of money – what it is and why we need it
- Be able to explain how compound interest can help their money grow over time
- Confidently manage money using practical tools – including different ways to pay, using bank accounts, budgeting and investing
- Develop a positive money mindset – think like a “money boss" and make smart financial choices
- Start to understand global inequality and the impact of money on freedom and choices (currency exchanges are not covered)
- Carry out and document their own Money Mission to track their money for a full month
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Course content
1 section • 10 lectures • 56m total length
Requirements
- This course is intended for 9-12 year olds. No prior money knowledge is required to take this course – it’s perfect for beginners. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to learn about money, saving, spending, and budgeting. A notebook or paper and pencil is helpful for completing fun activities and worksheets, and a device with internet access is needed to watch the course videos. Optional access to a printer is useful for the course printables, but they can also be viewed and completed on-screen.
Description
Money 101 Skills For Kids - Level 1 (Ages 9–12) is an engaging animated course designed to help children understand how money really works in the real world. This course uses relatable examples, and simple activities to make financial ideas like budgeting, compound interest and investing clear and empowering. It also encourages kids to think about the impact of money on their lives and the wider world.
Students will learn how to:
Create and manage a budget (including a budgeting spreadsheet and worksheet to help!)
Learn the basics of investing
Understand compound interest (and why starting early matters!)
Develop a healthy money mindset
Consider global inequality and the impact they can make with their money
This course is designed specifically for 9–12 year olds who would like to learn the basics of how money works, using simple language, real-life examples, and interactive exercises.
By the end of the course, students will feel more confident talking about and managing money. They’ll also understand how money can grow over time and how smart decisions today can impact their options in the future.
Whether your child receives pocket money, is starting to ask questions about finances, or simply needs better money habits, this course provides a strong foundation for lifelong financial literacy.
No prior knowledge required — just curiosity and a willingness to learn!
Please note: This course is designed to be purchased by adults who will supervise and support children as they work through the content. Learners under the age of 18 may only access the course through an account created and managed by a parent or legal guardian.
This course is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for kids aged 9–12 who are curious about money and want to start learning how it works. It is perfect for young learners who want to build confidence with saving, spending, budgeting, and investing, and who want to develop a positive money mindset. It is especially useful for children in the UK, India and the US as we use the currencies of these countries as examples, but the principles will be relevant to kids all over the world.